What does it mean if a interest rate is "FIXED" such as student loan?

What is the average interest rate for a student loan?

The Federal Family Education Loan program and Direct Loan program interest rates are set by Congress and are variable. As of February 2011, Stafford loans taken before July 1, 2006 have a 6.8 perce...
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